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Duncan Hames

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Business of the House
Thursday 13th October 2011

(13 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Duncan Hames Portrait Duncan Hames (Chippenham) (LD)
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I welcome the Minister’s announcement about the canal and river trust. What plans does he have to ensure that its decision-making is transparent and accountable? Indeed, will he consider applying to it the Freedom of Information Act?

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I am grateful for the opportunity to point out that all the provisions that currently exist for British Waterways in that regard will follow through to the new charity. If the new charity is to have the credibility that it must have, it is important that we assure all those who really mind about this matter that we are protecting those rights.

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